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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1970
Page
4
The Bennington Banner is published daily except Sundays and holidays by the Banner Publishing Corporation at 425 Main Street, Bennington Vermont 05201.
Editorial weighs in on the statewide Democratic governor contenders John Daley and Leo O'Brien with Daley’s late entry and O'Brien’s growing support. It notes Kelton B. Miller is leading a three way lieutenant governor field, Salmon over Diamondstone for attorney general, and expresses limited opinion on secretary of state hopefuls Edmands and St Peter. Republican contests appear in several district legislative races.
Vermont voters weigh U S House bids with incumbent Robert T Stafford facing Republican Adelaide Knowles in Stowe. Stafford's liberal record gives him renomination odds, while Knowles argues for conservatism. Democratic contenders Bernard G O Shea and Dennis Morrisseau, both Vietnam doves, compete for party support with O Shea favored by party regulars.
A three member Vermont school board unanimously voted to implement a student led school prayer program this fall before classes. The state Education Board warned that state aid could be withdrawn if the plan proceeds. The piece notes ongoing disputes after the Supreme Court rulings on church state separation and individual religious freedom.
Vermont's 1970 primary faces uncertainty from an open primary law, a new sales tax and general unrest. Gov. Davis defends the tax while opponents warn it could upend the two party system. The Democratic gubernatorial race features O'Brien vs Daley as the clearest contest amid broad voter apathy and lingering race issues. The outcome hinges on unpredictable voter shifts and the impact of new rules.
A reflective piece on the rise of air pollution awareness, highlighting Cal Tech chemist Arie J. Haagen-Smit's work showing auto fumes drive smog, the shift in industry and public stance, and the long road to cleaner air with optimistic yet cautious forecasts.
The writer warns of water and food pollution across Italy and nearby regions. Hepatitis scares, polluted shells and salads, tainted river water in Ostia, and warnings from Genoa to Libya frame a global worry. He recounts travel, politics, and culture while urging planetary cleaning.
After a weekly service a self appointed critic tells neighbor the pews are hard the hymns off key and the sermon poor. Her daughter interrupts with a witty line about a dime making the joke sharp and light, reflecting small town humor from Family Weekly.
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